I have the same problem, as the original poster...it is not the LCD screen on the back, but, indeed, the panel at the top, it either goes blank, or will not show the timer icon in the lower left hand corner, no matter which way the Quick Control Dial is turned. Neither will it allow me to select the Drive mode.
Same Problem
Nov 01, 2008
-   When I press the 'AF DRIVE' button, the LCD screen on the 40D goes blank, and no options present themselves. I can't take self-timer pictures at this point. Suggestions?
-   cshigley
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